Blood Work: A Tale of Medicine and Murder in the Scientific Revolution

by Holly Tucker

Book Overview

In December 1667, maverick physician Jean Denis transfused calf's blood into one of Paris's most notorious madmen. Days later, the madman was dead and Denis was framed for murder. A riveting expos of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0393070557
• ISBN13: 9780393070552
• Release Date: March 2011
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.9" x 8.6"